It is narrated from Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her), she says that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was asked: Which act of worship is the best? He (peace and blessings be upon him) replied: "A person's supplication for himself."
Hadith Referenceالادب المفرد / كتاب / 715
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:ضعيف
Hadith Takhrij«ضعيف : أخرجه البزار : 3174 كشف، و الحاكم : 543/1 و البيهقي فى الدعوات الكبير : 654 و أبونعيم فى تاريخ أصبهان : 254/1»
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Maulana Usman Muneeb
Benefits and Issues: The chain of narration of this report is weak; however, it was indeed the practice of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam that when supplicating, he would begin with himself. (Sahih Muslim, Al-Fada'il, Hadith: 2380)
Source: Fadlullah al-Ahad: Urdu Commentary on al-Adab al-Mufrad, Page: 715